The Ermine is a new project variety of the Ameraucana. The beautiful black and white pattern reminds me of the spots on a dalmation. Unlike the similar Splash variety which has splotches of grey throughout the feathering, the Ermine has feathers that are completely white or completely black. It makes for a stunning pattern. Birds are a good size and have the traditional muffs and beards that Ameraucana are known for. This is a project variety and we are still working on perfecting the type and egg color. Eggs from this breed may be blue or have a greenish tint. The Ermine color does not breed true. Our breeding pens are set up with Dominant White roosters over Ermine and black hens. The chicks that hatch from these eggs can hatch black, Ermine, or dominant white but the majority will be Ermine colored. Dominant white birds carry two copies of the West Indies dominant white gene. Ermine birds carry one copy. Black birds carry no copy and are essentially the same as every other black Ameraucana. Black Ameraucana from Ermine lines will NOT pass on Ermine genetics. West Indies dominant white is not the same as dominant white in White Leghorns. It is also not the same as regular white Ameraucanas which are usually recessive white. 
 
Ameraucanas and other breeds bred from the Ameraucana (like some varities of Easter Eggers, Olive Eggers, and Whiting True Blues) have a genetic predisposition for crossbeak. The genetics for crossbeak are linked to the genes that are responsible for muffs in Ameraucana and tufts in the original Araucana. Most chicks with crossbeak will die during incubation. Some may hatch with crossbeak. Others may develop it as the chick grows older. Crossbeak chickens will need extra care in feeding but they can live full, normal lives. In purchasing chicks or eggs from this breed, you acknowledge that you understand the possibility that crossbeak may occur and you will not be eligible for refunds or exchanges. We do not recommend using crossbeak birds in breeding and we will not take the chickens back due to biosecurity.
 
Purpose: Eggs
Type: Project
Egg Color: Blue, Green
Egg Production/Year: 250
Egg Size: Medium to Large
Adult size: Rooster: 7lbs, Hen: 6lbs
 
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